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Jamie Peterson in response to: SxSW (powered by b2evolution)

Sat, 16 Jan 2010 05:09:18 +0000

I’ve heard a lot about this B2evolution… I’m thinking of switchin as well… lol

Home Security in response to: SxSW (powered by b2evolution)

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:59:59 +0000

I believe the issue about SxSW not giving credit to b2evolution is resolved already? Well, congratulations. You guys deserve it.

tony in response to: SxSW (powered by b2evolution)

Sun, 21 Jun 2009 05:43:35 +0000

I’m switching b2evolution ASAP!

drew in response to: SxSW (powered by b2evolution)

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 15:55:15 +0000

The company I work for, the account girl actually is married to one of the top execs for SXSW, perhaps I can go hit her on the head about the site using b2evolution for their blogs. But then again, she gives me my paycheck so I think I’ll leave her alone.

But then again, I doubt most don’t know or care, it’s the webmaster that probably picked it, blame him: David Rose webmaster@sxsw.com ;)

You have to think like a regular user who uses the internet, they don’t care what it is, they just want it to work or display in their browser.

Gotta love whois.

Gupik in response to: SxSW (powered by b2evolution)

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 16:28:32 +0000

That means that I made the best choice I could: I picked b2evo :P

edbennett in response to: SxSW (powered by b2evolution)

Sun, 16 Mar 2008 09:24:12 +0000

Yeah Callum I’m with John, but also dig this: the people *here* are pretty much into b2evo so of course we’re gonna over-react a bit. Every open source app on the planet knows that no one HAS TO give credit, and is thankful for those that do. But when a BIG outfit uses your free code and doesn’t give link-love that kinda hurts ya know?

But hey they got a linkback to b2evo now so hooray for them! Now I don’t feel obligated to steal their skin and give it away ;)

John in response to: SxSW (powered by b2evolution)

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 23:17:34 +0000

@ Callum
SXSW is bigger than Ben Hur, they are not a “not for profit” small operation and no doubt more than cover their costs. They get featured in the NYT and global press and have Web design gurus as featured speakers.
A basic unspoken rule is that if you use “open source” software or applications, you give due credit. You won’t go to prison if you don’t but these dudes know that rule.
It looks like it was an oversight on their behalf and they have realized it by adding the link backs.
This is positive news for b2 and it’s small group of talented developers that more than deserves compliance with the good manners of link back recognition.

Callum in response to: SxSW (powered by b2evolution)

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 14:47:28 +0000

I think you guys are overreacting a little. The link now says it’s powered by b2evolution. Even if it doesn’t though, that’s the nature of open source, the code is “free". They can brand it as their own if they like. That doesn’t make them “evil". Or at least not in my opinion.